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- [boi skout]
- /bɔɪ skaʊt/
- /ˌbɔɪ skaʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boi skout]
- /bɔɪ skaʊt/
Definitions of boy scout words
- proper noun boy scout The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills. 3
- countable noun boy scout A Boy Scout is a boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts. 3
- noun boy scout an apparently virtuous and innocent person 3
- noun boy scout a member of the Boy Scouts, a worldwide boys' organization, founded in England (1908), that stresses character, citizenship, outdoor life, and service to others; specif., a member of the division of Boy Scouts of America (1910) for boys eleven to seventeen years of age 3
- noun boy scout a man regarded as being very naive or idealistic 3
- noun boy scout a member of an organization of boys (Boy Scouts) founded in England in 1908 by Lieut. Gen. Sir Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, that seeks to develop certain skills in its members, as well as character, self-reliance, and usefulness to others. 1
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Origin of boy scout
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10
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Parts of speech for Boy scout
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
boy scout popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
boy scout usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for boy scout
noun boy scout
- do-gooder — a well-intentioned but naive and often ineffectual social or political reformer.
- helping hand — aid; assistance: to give the destitute a helping hand.
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- johnny-on-the-spot — a person who is on hand to perform a service, seize an opportunity, deal with an emergency, etc.
- samaritan — an inhabitant of Samaria.
adj boy scout
- credible — Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- authentic — An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
- accurate — careful and exact
Antonyms for boy scout
adj boy scout
- implausible — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
- improbable — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- inconceivable — not conceivable; unimaginable; unthinkable.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
- unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
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